2023 Honda Pilot Seat Belts Problems
NHTSA component category: SEAT BELTS · data through 09/08/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How seat belts ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 137 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Honda Pilot overview page.
What owners report
“Rear seat belt indicator and alarm go off continuously when the seat is occupied and when the passenger is buckled by the seat belt. While…”NHTSA complaint 11708203 — filed 01/01/2026
“Rear/third-row seatbelt warning activates repeatedly even when passenger is properly buckled. Issue has been present shortly after vehicle purchase. Dealer refuses inspection without charging diagnostic…”NHTSA complaint 11706982 — filed 12/24/2025
“Multiple false "unbuckled seatbelt warning" regarding the rear seat belt being unbuckled when it was not. Alarm sounds and lights up warning on drivers display…”NHTSA complaint 11706091 — filed 12/19/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Seat Belts complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Honda Pilot have seat belts problems?
Seat Belts is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Honda Pilot: 30 of 137 complaints on file (21.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Honda Pilot have in total?
137 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 3 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's seat belts category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the SEAT BELTS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
